repaid

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The 26-year-old German started instead of in-form Viktor Gyokeres and repaid Mikel Arteta's faith in him when he headed in Bukayo Saka's corner to give the Gunners a 37th-minute lead over Burnley.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

At the same time, older loans got repaid, so the portfolio is shrinking.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

She has said the cost of services laid on for her while on official duties was later repaid.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Only 30% of the federal government’s $1.7 trillion student-loan portfolio is currently being repaid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

I was well repaid by the love and adoration I saw in the wide blue eyes of my three little sisters.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls